Decision details

The BCF is a programme spanning both the NHS and local government to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our society, placing them at the centre of their care and support, and providing then with ‘wrap around’ fully integrated health and social care, resulting in an improved experience and better quality of life.

The present supply contract is due to end on 5 September 2021 and there are no further extensions available. To inform the commissioning decision, there is an urgency to carry out a deep dive service review and benchmark other authorities whilst ensuring compliance with statutory duties and the promotion of independence, choice and control. Due to the complexity of the service, work needs to be undertaken within a tight timescale and ready to mobilise for a start date of September 2021.

To agree the recommendation from Joint Commissioning Operational Group, approved by Joint Commissioning Management Board on 19 March 2020, to provide funding for two years of £123,000 to be funded from the Non Recurrent BCF Earmarked Reserve allocated to the Place Plan for a new post-Partnership Manager for the Integrated Community Equipment Service.

Option 1 – Do Nothing: Doing nothing could result in a breach of contract, failure to deliver a statutory service, an increase in costs, no budget oversight, overspending and the in ability to make efficiencies. (Not recommended)

Option 2 – Approve funding for £123,000. Provided that the right person can be recruited, it means that budget management, oversight and a deep dive service review will be undertaken; the recommissioning of the service will take place, resulting in no breach of contract. The statutory service will be delivered at a price that is competitive. (Recommended)